More Holidays

The Western Wall Today

The sole remnant of the ancient Temple plays a role in observing festivals in modern times.

There are some unique aspects to communal worship during Tisha B'Av.

A time to prepare for receiving the Torah.

A contemporary form of Judaism that focuses on our relationship with the environment and expands the focus of Tu Bishvat.

The modern seder draws on elements of its mystical predecessor.

This act has always been held in high regard in Judaism.

This tie to the land of Israel has been carried out in many ways.

A minor festival seemingly tailor-made for today's Jewish environmentalists.

The Jewish birthday for the trees has gone through several phases of historical development.

As Jews reclaimed the land long celebrated by Tu Bishvat and revived Jewish life on it, the holiday was again transformed.

How the kosher practice of waiting between meat and dairy reminds us of Moses' discomfort with violence.

The blessing in transliteration and English.